Synonyms for

Organisms

Verb / ˈɔ:rgʌˌnɪzʌmz / Another word for organisms — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Organisms are living things that can carry out life processes independently.

Synonyms & similar words

being organism creatures beings animals plants microbes bacteria fungi viruses protozoans algae invertebrates vertebrates flora fauna biota zooids monads sporules

Synonyms by register

Formal

life forms living beings creatures entities

Informal

critters things beings

Literary

creatures of the earth living souls

Antonyms

inanimate nonliving unanimated lifeless dead inert

Common collocations

  • single-celled organisms
  • complex organisms
  • microscopic organisms
  • living organisms
  • plant organisms
  • animal organisms
  • harmful organisms
  • beneficial organisms

Word family

noun organism
adjective organic

Usage note

Organisms refers to any individual living thing. It is a general term used across scientific disciplines.

Example sentences

  1. The organisms in the soil help the plants grow.
  2. Fish are organisms that live in water.
  3. Humans are complex organisms with many different systems.
  4. The microscope allowed us to see the tiny organisms in the water.
  5. The zoo is home to many different types of organisms.

Quotes

  • The human body is a complex organism with many different parts working together. - Anonymous
  • The diversity of organisms on this planet is truly amazing. - Jane Goodall
  • Organisms are constantly evolving and adapting to their environment. - Charles Darwin

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